Dispensary Technician - Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation established in 1967. It is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and has over the decades played a pivotal role in the promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Ghana.

PPAG was founded in response to the growing need for family planning education and services in the country. Since its inception, PPAG has evolved to become one of Ghana's leading providers and advocates for comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, particularly focusing on young people and marginalised populations.

Guided by a rights-based approach, PPAG works to ensure that every individual especially women, youth, and vulnerable groups has access to accurate information and quality services that empower them to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive lives. PPAG operates through a network of clinics, youth centers, community-based service delivery points, and peer educators spread across the country.

PPAG’s work includes family planning services, HIV/AIDS education and care, adolescent reproductive health, safe motherhood initiatives, and gender-based violence prevention among others. The Association also engages in advocacy and capacity building to influence policies and promote gender equality and youth-friendly health services.

With a vision to be the leading provider of quality and sustainable SRHR services in Ghana, PPAG continues to be a key player in advancing health, rights, and well-being for all Ghanaians.

Job Description

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) education and services, hereby invites result-oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association.

• POSITION: DISPENSARY TECHNICIAN
• REPORT TO: CLINIC HEAD
• LOCATION: PPAG FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC, ACCRA

Job Role and Functions

• To provide effective and efficient service to clients and accurate data on services provided

Duties & Responsibilities

• Disperse drugs according to the Physician Assistant’s/Doctor’s prescriptions
• Generate stock lists and labels by using the computer system
• Enter the relevant data on clients into the computer
• Dispense drugs according to the laid down procedures and standards e.g FEFO
• Assist in filing the client`s cards after service delivery
• Maintain and use the appropriate process of ordering and receiving drugs, receiving e.g Re-order levels
• Take in and hand out prescriptions to clients, if necessary
• Prepare daily report for immediate supervisor’s action.
• Prepare Annual Work Plan and Performance Appraisal.
• Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate Facility Head.

Required Skills or Experience

Qualification & Experience

• HND/Diploma in Pharmarcy Technician or Dispensary Technician (From an Accredited Institution) or its equivalent in any programme with Computer knowledge in Microsoft word and Excel. or any other higher related field with a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience, of which must be in a similar position.
• Language proficiency: fluent in both written and spoken English and any of the local languages in the locality

Other Qualities

• A good working knowledge in the use of the computer
• Very good interpersonal, communication, and report writing skills
• Must be honest, transparent and reliable
• High sense of responsibility, accuracy and be able to take initiatives
• Must be a team player and able to work for long hours and under pressure
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• The person must reside within Accra or be willing to relocate to Accra at no cost to the Association.

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